Fragrance comparison

Concept No 18 vs Truly Unique

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Concept No 18

Pal Zileri

3.8274 votes

Rank #17,971 Soft SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Truly Unique

Avon

3.8629 votes

Rank #51,452 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Concept No 18 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Concept No 18
Choose it for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Truly Unique
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Concept No 184/7

Truly Unique3/7

Ratings & consensus: Concept No 18
Community sentiment: Truly Unique
Longevity: Concept No 18
Sillage & projection: Concept No 18
Value for money: Truly Unique
Versatility: Truly Unique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Concept No 18

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Concept No 18Pal Zileri

Truly UniqueAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 46%Had 32%Want 21%

3.86/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 20%

Category winnerConcept No 18Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerTruly UniqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityConcept No 18

SillageConcept No 18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value83

Category winnerTruly UniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

anis69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

green80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

fruity50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

IvyBergamotTangerineGeraniumLemon

Heart

Star AnisePink PepperCardamom

Base

AmberSandalowoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

Top

Tangerine

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Ivy

InformationalShared notesIvy, Tangerine and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer42

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night38

Category winnerTruly UniqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#51,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerConcept No 18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Concept No 18 by Pal Zileri opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and bitter green ivy leaves. The initial citrus fade occurs almost immediately, giving way to a prominent heart of star anise, cardamom, and pink pepper. This pungent spice combination creates a dark, slightly medicinal aroma reminiscent of b…

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Avon Truly Unique opens with a bright burst of tangerine that feels sharp and zesty. Warm cardamom quickly steps in to add a dry spice layer, while ivy brings a clean, green leaf texture to the dry-down. It sits close to the skin after the first hour, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings or warm afternoon…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Concept No 18 or Truly Unique?

Concept No 18 takes 4 of 7 categories. Concept No 18 is rated 3.82/5 from 74 votes; Truly Unique is rated 3.86/5 from 29 votes. Choose Concept No 18 for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Truly Unique for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Concept No 18 or Truly Unique?

Concept No 18 lasts longest (Concept No 18 65/100, Truly Unique 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Concept No 18 or Truly Unique?

Concept No 18 projects furthest (Concept No 18 57/100, Truly Unique 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Concept No 18 and Truly Unique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ivy, Tangerine and Cardamom.

Is Concept No 18 or Truly Unique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Truly Unique is the stronger pick. For winter, Concept No 18 is the stronger pick. Concept No 18 suits daytime wear; Truly Unique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Concept No 18 and Truly Unique?

Concept No 18 has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot, Tangerine and Geranium, heart notes of Star Anise, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalowood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Truly Unique has top notes of Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Ivy.